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Dragonair

Mega Evolution

Ascended Heroes · #151 · Uncommon · 2026

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Card facts

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Set position
151 / 295
Release year
2026
Rarity
Uncommon
HP
100
Subtype
Stage 1
Evolves from
Dratini
Retreat cost
2 energy
Regulation mark
I
Illustrator
Gemi
Pokédex #
148
Series
Mega Evolution

Card analysis

Computed from this card's stats and text — not a reposted price.

Primary role
Ability Engine
Damage efficiency
60 damage
30 per Energy
Prize liability
1 Prize given up
Single-prize attacker — favourable prize trades
Setup
Stage 1
One evolution step from a Basic

Also does

AttackerSearch / Tutor

Strategy & play

How Dragonair plays — derived from its stats and the rules of the game, not an opinion.

  • Not a main attacker — its job is Ability-based draw/search. Run it as a consistency hub and protect it, because opponents will target the engine.
  • Needs Water / Lightning Energy to attack — note its own type is Dragon, so build for the attack cost, not the type.
  • A single-prize attacker — prize-trade-positive against ex / V decks that give up two at a time.
  • A Stage 1 — one step up from Dratini; doesn’t help your opening hand, but quick to set up.
  • Seen in 0% of recent tournament decks that can run it, usually 2 copies.
  • Currently Standard-legal — usable in the main rotating format.

How to beat Dragonair

  • KO it to choke their draw / search engine.
  • Gust it before the evolution is set up.

Competitive performance

From real Standard tournament decks over the last 180 days.

Meta inclusion
0% of decks
2.29 copies on average · 235 decks
Match win rate
41.2%
-6.0 pts vs the 47.2% field average

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About this card

HP: 100Type:NDragonSubtype: Stage 1Evolves from: Dratini

"Its crystalline orbs appear to give this Pokémon the power to freely control the weather."

Ability: Evolutionary Guidance

Once during your turn, if this Pokémon has any Energy attached, you may use this Ability. Search your deck for an Evolution Pokémon, reveal it, and put it into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck.

WLTail Snap — 60

Retreat cost:CC

Tournament legality

Current legal status across competitive formats.

expandedLegal
standardLegal
unlimitedLegal

Tournament play

Decklist data from the past 30 days of competitive Pokémon TCG tournaments (sourced from Limitless TCG).

Recent decks

73

ran Dragonair

Tournaments scanned

302

past 30 days

Competitive note

Seeing competitive play.

6 top-cut decks · best finish 2nd

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Frequently asked

How can I tell if my Dragonair is real?

Dragonair is not on our list of commonly-counterfeited cards, but counterfeits exist across every set. Check the back-light test (real cards have a black inner layer that blocks light; counterfeits glow through), the rosette dot pattern on the back under magnification, font weight and kerning on the card name, and the holofoil pattern if applicable. For high-value copies we recommend submitting to a professional grader (PSA, BGS, CGC) for tamper-evident authentication.

What is Dragonair worth?

As of the latest data, there are no active listings on The Game Traders right now. Actual value depends on condition, grading, edition and printing variant — graded high-condition copies (PSA 9–10) trade at a substantial premium over raw copies.

What set is Dragonair from?

Dragonair is from the Pokémon set "Ascended Heroes" in the Mega Evolution series, released in 2026.

What rarity is Dragonair?

Dragonair is a Uncommon card in the Ascended Heroes set.